Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The City of Rochester has 38 charging ports installed in City-owned parking lots and garages to accelerate the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) charging stations throughout the city and to promote the adoption of EVs and PHEVs by the public. The stations were funded with grants from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
How it works
City of Rochester charging stations are accessed through different EV Networks. See the list of locations below to learn about the different networks.
The basic steps are:
Access the charging station with a network card or smartphone app, or call the customer service number.
- Once access has been granted through the network, plug in your EV or PHEV
- The network will notify you via text message or email when your vehicle is done charging
Remember: Normal parking rules and fees apply to charging station-designated parking spaces.
Charging Station Locations
To view City-owned public charging stations, see the list of locations below:
ChargePoint - Download the app or call 888-758-4389 for assistance
- City Hall parking lot, 30 Church St. (2 ports) - Available M-4 5:30pm-8:30am and any time Saturday and Sunday
- Rochester Public Market, 3 Trinidad St. (2 ports)
- Port of Rochester, 1000 N. River St. (4 ports)
- Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd. (4 ports)
- Court Street Garage, 194 Court St. (4 ports)
- Sister Cities Garage, 28 N. Fitzhugh St. (4 ports)
EV Connect - Download the app or call 866-816-7584 for assistance.
- Charlotte Library, 3557 Lake Ave. (2 ports)
- High Falls Garage, 240 State St. (4 ports)
- Genesee Valley Park, 115 Elmwood Ave. (2 ports)
Livingston Charge Port - Download the app or call 844-623-1001 for assistance
- South Avenue Garage (Stone St), 39 Stone St.(2 ports)
- South Avenue Garage (South Ave), 50 South Ave. (4 Ports)
Tesla (can be used by non-Tesla EVs)- No app required. Call 877-798-3752 for assistance.
- Cobbs Hill Park-Lake Riley Lodge, 80 Culver Rd. (2 ports)
- Rochester Public Market, 3 Trinidad St. (2 ports)
Additional charging stations can be found on EV charging station maps such as:
- www.evhype.com
- www.plugshare.com
- EV carmakers’ websites
Questions?
For more information on the EV charging stations, contact Shalini Beath, Energy & Sustainability Manager at shalini.beath@cityofrochester.gov.